Man attacked by father and son team in Crawley

A father and son team armed with a metal pole attacked a man leaving him with multiple injuries.

Police said Tony Newman, 51, and son Tony Newman, 21, attacked a man in Apsley Court, in Crawley.

Officers said Newman junior was carrying a metal pole when the assault took place and the victim was rushed to hospital.

The pair, of Murray Court, Crawley, were arrested and charged with assault and possession of an offensive weapon.

They initially pleaded not guilty to both charges when appearing at Horsham Magistrates’ court on August 6. However police said after hearing evidence Newman junior pleaded guilty to both charges whilst his father pleaded guilty to assault. The possession of an offensive weapon charge was dropped by the court.